SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2014
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
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Section 5
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers
Effective June 16, 2014, John W. Mims resigned from the Registrant's Board of Directors. Mr. Mims has elected to resign for professional and personal reasons and not as the result of any disagreement with the Board or with the Registrant's management. On June 16, 2014, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Mims from the Board. A copy of the press release is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated June 16, 2014.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: June 16, 2014 |
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/s/ Wyman T. Roberts |
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Wyman T. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President and President of Chili's Grill & Bar
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Exhibit 99.1
Brinker International Announces Departure Of Board Member
John Mims
DALLAS, June 16, 2014 -- Brinker International announces the resignation of John Mims from its board of directors. Mr. Mims joined the board of directors in February 2007 and has elected to resign for professional and personal reasons.
"I am proud of Brinker's accomplishments since 2007 and I am grateful for the opportunity to have served on the board of directors," said Mims. "I believe that Brinker is well-positioned for future success and the time is right for me to pursue other professional opportunities."
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Company, I want to thank John for his contributions over the last seven years," said Wyman Roberts, CEO and President, Brinker International.
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises 1,608 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,563 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (45 restaurants). For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
For further information: Greg Artkop, Brinker International, 1-800-775-7290